Educational Psychology

A couple dancing the tango. (iStock Photo)

Passion for Art May Thwart Pursuits of the Heart

Individuals who share their creativity with their partner are more likely to enjoy long-term relationships, but solo pursuits may keep them single, according to a new UConn study.

Federally Funded Research Center Strengthens UConn’s Role as National Leader in Gifted Education

Chosen through a competitive selection process and authorized by the U.S. Congress-revitalized Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act, the National Center for Research on Gifted Education (NCRGE) at UConn was established with a $2 million grant from the federal Department of Education’s Institute of Educational Sciences to be used over the next two years.

Fourth-graders perform an electromagnetic experiment with the help of their teacher Freddie DeJesus at Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy in Hartford on Dec. 14, 2011. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Increasing Diversity in Talented and Gifted Programs

UConn’s Neag School of Education receives top funding for talented and gifted research.

Neag Professor Releases New Book on Treatment Integrity in Applied Psychology

Holding her new book Treatment Integrity: A Foundation for Evidence-Based Practice in Applied Psychology, Dr. Lisa M. Hagermoser Sanetti was relieved and proud to show off the “exciting” results of a four-year project.

Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor medals on March 20, 2014. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Board of Trustees Names Three Faculty Distinguished Professors

The University’s highest academic honor recognizes exceptional distinction in scholarship, teaching, and service.

James Kaufman, professor of educational psychology, on Feb. 25, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Creativity Expert James Kaufman Joins UConn Faculty

Kaufman, from California State, joins a group of renowned creativity scholars in the Neag School of Education.

Neag Expert Makes Call to Action for Educators to Teach “The Psychology of Men and Boys”

A special section of articles put together by Neag School of Education Educational Psychology Professor James O’Neil (along with Neag alumnus Sara Renzulli and Neag doctoral student Bryce Crasper) is a call to action for more universities to offer courses on “Teaching the Psychology of Men”—an emerging, but often controversial, discipline.

Book Provides Strategies for Inspiring Underachieving Students

Del Siegle’s book “The Underachieving Gifted Child: Recognizing, Understanding, and Reversing Underachievement” provides educators and parents with a comprehensive overview of why bright students may underachieve, as well as how teachers can make lessons more engaging. Written in straightforward, easy-to understand language, the book is available in paperback and electronic form.

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UConn’s Neag School Hosts Training Sessions to Prepare Educators for Crises

The Neag School is hosting three days of training aimed at helping educators prepare for and respond to various crises that can occur in schools.

Student using an iPad.

iPads 101 for Teachers

UConn’s Neag School gave 400 K-12 educators a crash course in classroom uses for the high tech tool at a conference on campus this week.